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Ansley Cargill |
Birthdate: January 5, 1982
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.
Status: Freshman - Duke
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Height: 5' 7"
Plays: Left-handed
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NCAA Highlights:
- Reached No. 1 on the NCAA women's singles rankings on Feb. 7, 2001
- Finalists at the 2001 Rolex National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships, one leg of the College Grand Slam
Junior Highlights:
- Played in the main draw of the 2000 French Open and U.S. Open
- Became the youngest American ranked in the WTA top 300 in 2000
- Advanced to the singles finals at a WTA Challenger
- Advanced to the quarterfinals in doubles and the round of 16 in singles at the '99 Junior French Open
- Won the doubles competition at the LTA International in Great Britain
- Semifinalist in the '99 Junior Wimbledon doubles competition and advanced to the round of 16 in singles
- Finalist in singles and doubles at the USTA Girls' 18 Nationals in '99
- Named the 1997 Georgia Junior Player of the Year and the Women's Junior Player of the Year by Tennis Magazine
Interesting Fact: Ansley enjoys creative writing
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SportsLine.com recently spoke with Ansley. Here is what she had to say:
SportsLine: When did you start playing tennis?
Ansley Cargill: When I was eight years old.
SportsLine: What is your training schedule like?
Ansley Cargill: I do conditioning every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, which includes sprints and plyometrics, for an hour. I have practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 then I lift weights from 9:30-11:00. I also do individuals (practice sessions) with my coach every Tuesday and Thursday after class. Altogether I play about two and a half to three hours of tennis every day.
SportsLine: What is the strongest part of your game right now?
Ansley Cargill: My serve, because I'm a lefty and my forehand.
SportsLine: What part of your game needs the most work?
Ansley Cargill: It was my strength, but I focused on that this fall. I don't really have any technical problems. I just need to get my fitness up to the next level and "get there" mentally.
SportsLine: What do you like most about being a tennis player?
Ansley Cargill: Being able to travel around the world and meet people, having fun and competing.
SportsLine: What do you like least?
Ansley Cargill: It takes a big time commitment, which takes away from my ability to focus on other things.
SportsLine: Who has had the biggest influence on your game?
Ansley Cargill: My coach growing up was big on technique and my parents with their financial and moral support.
SportsLine: Who has been your favorite player to watch?
Ansley Cargill: Monica Seles was my favorite growing up. Now I like Venus' (Williams) and Serena's (Williams) strength and Martina Hingis' intelligence.
SportsLine: Who do you most look forward to playing?
Ansley Cargill: Martina Hingis.
SportsLine: Do you ever get discouraged with your game?
Ansley Cargill: Not really because it's been a balancing act for most of my career. I have a lot in my life to think about other than tennis.
SportsLine: How would you react if you won a Grand Slam?
Ansley Cargill: I can't know unless I was in that situation. Some people might moon the whole crowd, some would curtsy.
SportsLine: Have you ever been intimidated by an opponent?
Ansley Cargill: Yes, when I first started playing in satellite tournaments I couldn't believe how good the players were.
SportsLine: Does the prospect of playing anyone in particular intimidate you?
Ansley Cargill: Venus and Serena.
SportsLine: Do you feel like you sacrificed any part of your childhood because of the demands of tennis?
Ansley Cargill: I've gained more in being able to travel and see other cultures than I have lost.
SportsLine: Do you have a boyfriend?
Ansley Cargill: No, I have no time for socializing.
SportsLine: What type of music do you listen to?
Ansley Cargill: Anything, except for country.
SportsLine: What would you like to pursue after you retire?
Ansley Cargill: I'd probably like to be journalist or psychologist, something that doesn't involve math or science.
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